Security forces kill 3 terrorists in ongoing operation after attack on FC headquarters in Balochistan’s Nokkundi
Security forces killed three terrorists on Sunday in retaliatory action after one of the attackers blew himself up at the main gate of the Frontier Corps (FC) headquarters in Balochistan’s Nokkundi, according to a statement issued by the spokesperson for FC Balochistan South.
The statement said terrorists from Fitna-al-Khawarij “attempted the attack” and an operation in response was under way.
Fitna-al-Khawarij is a term that the state uses for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.
The statement by the FC spokesperson said one of the “suicide attackers” blew himself up at the headquarters’ main gate, following which quick response force personnel retaliated and killed three terrorists.
It added that security forces were carrying out a clearance operation and the “last of the terrorists will also be” dealt with soon.
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